Vijay Holds Massive Roadshow in Maduranthakam Bypoll
TN CM Vijay holds a massive roadshow for TVK candidate Maragatham Kumaravel as MK Stalin warns against Hindi imposition.
In a high-octane display of political strength, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay led a massive roadshow on Friday to support the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate, Maragatham Kumaravel, during the final leg of the Maduranthakam by-election campaign.
Massive Crowds Line the National Highway
The Chief Minister's campaign journey was marked by intense public interest, as thousands of supporters gathered in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the leader. The procession commenced from Mamandoor and moved through several key locations, including Karunguzhi, Maduranthakam, Perumbakkam, and Melmaruvathur, before finally concluding at Achirupakkam.
As the event marked the final phase of the campaigning process, the area witnessed a significant security presence. Heavy security arrangements were deployed across the route to manage the massive crowds lining the National Highway.
Stalin Slams TVK Over Alleged Hindi Imposition
While Vijay was campaigning on the ground, the political temperature in the state rose as former Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin launched a scathing attack on the TVK government. Stalin accused the administration of attempting to impose Hindi in Tamil Nadu, a move he claimed contradicts the state's established two-language policy of Tamil and English.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Stalin expressed concern that the state government was now playing the same role as the Union government in promoting Hindi. He questioned the consistency of the TVK government, asking if this was another attempt to "test the waters" before making a political U-turn once opposition develops.
"Do Not Play With Our Lifeline"
Stalin further criticized the current administration, labeling it a "reels government" that caters to North Indian influencers. He issued a stern warning to the TVK leadership to reconsider its approach regarding the state's linguistic identity.
"The two-language policy is Tamil Nadu's lifeline. Do not play with it!" Stalin asserted, emphasizing that maintaining the primacy of Tamil and English is central to the state's policy and identity.